Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic. The papers by international and ethiopian scholars included in human rights and development. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ethiopias ancient system of feudal government experienced significant changes under haile selassie i reigned 193074, who carefully grafted onto the traditional governing institutions a weak parliament of appointed and elected legislators, a judiciary with modernized civil and criminal codes and a hierarchy of courts, and an executive. The long speech he delivered on the occasion of the grant of the constitution was as much an exhortation to the new emperor to adopt constitutional rule as it was a lesson in constitutional law for the benefit of the princes and notables gathered to accept it. This constitution establishes a federal and democratic state. Seleshi zeyohannes, constitutional law ii page 3 of 372 part i.
Faculty of law, haile sellassie i university, 1967 constitutional law. Constitutional history ethiopia is the oldest independent country in africa and one of the oldest independent countries in the world. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay. Article 2 ethiopian territorial jurisdiction the territorial jurisdiction of ethiopia shall comprise the territory of the members. This page is updated and more teaching materials are included justice and legal system research institute teaching materials. Constitutional law ii ethiopian legal brief pdf book. Ethiopia has a history of over three thousand years and is mentioned in the old testament. Ethiopian constitutional development a sourcebook, unknown binding january 1, 1967 by james c. Axum went into decline between the 7th and 8th centuries ad. Human rights and development legal perspectives from and. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law. The national anthem of ethiopia, to be determined by law, shall reflect the ideals of the constitution, the commitment of the peoples of ethiopia to live together in a democratic order and of their common destiny. Ethiopian territorial jurisdiction shall determine the boundaries and resolve the international agreements. Economic development is the multidimensional process that includes the reorientation and reorganization of the entire economic system to improve the living standard of the people.
Democracy, human rights, and governance ethiopia u. Foreign nationals may acquire ethiopian nationality. Historical paradigm chapter i development of documentary constitution section i. Legal perspectives from and for ethiopia focus on the interconnectedness between the protection of human rights and the achievement of development. The book adds to the international debate by providing a unique insight into the ethiopian perspective on the nexus between rights and development and by. Ethiopian constitutional development download ebook pdf. The peoples democratic republic of elhiopia is a soverei, state whose territory comprisin, the land. It has an authentic history of some 2,000 years, and has been able to maintain some albeit varying central control over a territory of. It remains on you, instructors and students to contribute for its embitterment. Constitutional development in ethiopia journal of african law. Click download or read online button to get ethiopian constitutional development book now.
See clapham, supra note 1, at 4 hailesellassies government was basically an. Constitutional history of ethiopia constitutionnet. Accordingly, the ethiopian state shall be known as the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. To this end, the main purpose of this paper is to explain the new democratic constitutional. Its impact upon unity, human rights and development, 20 suffolk transnatl l. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in.
The peoples democralic republic of ethiopia shall emure the rommon advane developmenl. This constitution establishes a federal and democratic state structure. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. The constitution was adopted on 8 december 1994 and promulgated by the constitution of the federal democratic. The first ethiopian orthodox church zion mariam is african oldest church. Law and religion in ethiopia the evolution of a complex. Fundamental principles of the constitution fundamental principles of the constitution. Accordingly, the importance of local government is increasing in service provision, poverty alleviation and facilitating development.
The ethiopian flag has three colors green, yellow and red and has a national emblem at the centre which indicates the hops of people. Economic development includes higher productivity, social and economic equalization, modern knowledge and change in institution and attitude. Ethiopian constitution the following english translation of the ethiopian draft constitution is an unofficial draft that has been released to enable members of the international community follow the discussions and forthcoming elections, pending publication of the official translation. These policies and development packages aim at ensuring women and female youths equality and ensuring that they benefit from the economy. Constitutional development in ethiopia cambridge university press. This constitution is an expression of their sovereignty.
A proposed revision of the 1955 constitution was released in 1974, but it had no legal effect, and was soon forgotten in the events of the ethiopian revolution until the adoption of the first of these constitutions, the concepts of. The 1931 constitution of ethiopia was the first modern constitution for ethiopia, intended to officially replace the fetha nagast, which had been the supreme law since the middle ages. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia,hall emute tm aliul lion of regional autonomy. The principle laid by international law is that wherever a person or a. The primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. On december 8, 1994, the 547member constituent assembly adopted the current constitution, establishing the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. But see minasse haile, the new ethiopian constitution. Fundamental principles of the constitution ethiopia. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia wipo. Comments this is the official text as published in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, 1st year no. Any person of either sex shall be an ethiopian national where both or either parent is ethiopian. Local government is crucial to develop democratic structure in federal systems by addressing the grass root society. Part one is largely dealt about the constitution and constitutional development in ethiopia.
Provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender. Constitutional development in ethiopia volume 10 issue 2 bereket habte selassie. The precarious future of the ethiopian constitution. During the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, emperor menelik ii created the current ethiopian state through expansion and conquest. The origin and character of ethiopian central institutions can be iunderstood by reference to at least four main factors. Article 7 gender reference provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender.
Seleshi zeyohannes, constitutional law ii page 1 of 372 introduction this text is not yet polished not well pounded. Ethiopias human development index score has steadily increased over the past decade, but its participation and human rights score has remained stagnant. The developmental state and federalism in ethiopia. N paul author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the.
Critique of professor clapham habtamu alebachew lecturer recently, i shared my brief outline of a monograph with colleagues and friends across domestic and foreign universities. Ethiopia sustainable development knowledge platform. Ethiopian constitutional development top results of your surfing ethiopian constitutional development start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. All sovereign power resides in the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia.
The origin and character of ethiopian central institutions can be understood by reference to at least four main factors. We, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. From 1974 until 1991 the country was even ruled by a marxist and. Constitutional inquiry of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia whereas, it is believed that the fullfledged implementation of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, the supreme law of the land, is a guarantee to the continuation\ofthe ongoing democratic system, development and peace. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of. Modern constitutional history ethiopias 1994 constitution is a direct result of the government pursuing a policy of ethnic democracy. Ebook ethiopian constitutional development as pdf download. Ethiopia is by a long way the oldest and most authoritative state that black africa has produced.
Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to building a political community founded on the rule of law and capable of ensuring a lasting peace, guaranteeing a democratic order, and advancing our economic and social development. Any economic and social development activity voluntarily performed by a community within its locality. On the basis of this constitutional provision, the ethiopian government has formulated and put under implementation of womens policy and development packages and youths policy and development packages. Ancient and medieval documents of constitutional nature. Their sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives elected in accordance with this constitution and through their direct democratic participation. Ministry of information, publications and foreign languages press department, 1968 constitutional history 63 pages. Solomon for their beautiful works, which i made a lot of use. All ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition. This paper tries to explain constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in ethiopia. The axumite civilization which heralds the beginning of. It was promulgated in an impressive ceremony held 16 july 1931 in the presence of emperor haile selassie, who had long desired to proclaim one for his country. Brief history, energy demand and its implication on. In march 1986, a 343member constitutional commission was formed to draft a new constitution based on the principles of scientific socialism.
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